SOLUTION: find a formula for the general term an of the sequence assuming the pattern of the first few terms continues. {1, -4, -9, -14, -19, ...}
Assume the first term is a1.
an = (un
Algebra.Com
Question 1169191: find a formula for the general term an of the sequence assuming the pattern of the first few terms continues. {1, -4, -9, -14, -19, ...}
Assume the first term is a1.
an = (unknown)
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the difference is -5
an=a1+d(n-1)
=1+(-5)(n-1) or 1+-5n+5
an=-5n+6
RELATED QUESTIONS
Find a formula for the general term a of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the... (answered by Boreal)
Use differences to find a pattern in the sequence.
-1, -2, -1, 5, 19, 44, 83
Assuming... (answered by solver91311)
Use the arithmetic sequence of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,…to find the following:
a) What is (answered by jim_thompson5910)
1) Use the arithmetic sequence of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,…to find the following:
a)... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
1) Use the arithmetic sequence of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,…to find the following:
a)... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
Can someone assist me with the following problem please?
Use the arithmetic sequence of... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
Use the arithmetic sequence of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,…to find the following:
a) What is (answered by jim_thompson5910,stanbon)
Use the arithmetic sequence of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,….to find the following:
a) (answered by jim_thompson5910)
Use differences to find a pattern in the sequence.
9,14,25,50,97,174,289
Assuming... (answered by richwmiller)